How long until the swelling goes down after a mommy makeover?

Swelling after a Mommy Makeover is common and expected. While some swelling can exist for several months, much of the swelling will have subsided after 6 to 8 weeks. Your surgeon will give you specifics on restrictions, but typically I advise my patients who are healing normally that they can resume strenuous activities after six weeks and swim in a pool or the ocean after that time as well. You will need to protect your incisions from the sun as they still will be in the early stages of healing.

Healing will continue for 2-3 months for the early period. This includes some swelling, bruising, malposition, color differences. Sensation in the breasts may also be abnormal and scars will be evolve. Tingling, burning or shooting pains in the breasts will disappear with time and should not alarm you. It is simply a result of the regeneration of your sensory nerves. If these sensations cause pain, repeated, local self-massage per your surgeon's permission may help. The purpose of the post-procedure #garment is to provide some gentle #support and to reduce swelling following a #TummyTuck or #Abdominoplasty. If it feels too tight or causes pain, take it off. Patients wear the #elastic garment for several weeks after surgery, as directed by their doctor. Some choose to wear it longer for several months for comfort.

If you have concerns about your #healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.

Most swelling in the breasts is resolved at 3 to 5 weeks.
The abdomen generally takes a little longer perhaps 6 weeks. You should be able
to enjoy that vacation without being self conscious by about 6 weeks.

Swelling is not uncommon after a tummy tuck and typically lasts quite a while. 80% has resolved by 3 months and the rest takes up to a year to resolve. You have to be patient with the healing process.I don't let my patients submerge in water for 6 weeks. Enjoy your new look!Sheila Nazarian

Thank you for submitting your question.  After 6 weeks, if there are no complications, patients are cleared for exercise and swimming.  It may take up to six
months for the swelling to subside and the true result seen. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon. Best wishes